The "Joshua" Project

Our current project is for a little boy named Joshua who was born in June 2008 with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) a motor neuron disease. The motor neurons affect the voluntary muscles that are used for activities such as crawling, walking, head and neck control, and swallowing. Joshua has had numerous surgeries performed on him with the latest being a tracheotomy which requires him to be ventilated at all times. Joshua's condition has created a need for a vehicle with doors that open wide to allow him to be placed in the vehicle while still attached to his ventilator. It also needs to have enough space for his equipment such as the ventilator, heater, oximeter, suction machine, his cough assist machine, and a couple tanks of oxygen. The family's current vehicle is too small and they are financially unable to purchase a vehicle at this time. They have asked for assistance in purchasing a used minivan in good running condition.

Christ's Starfish Foundation has pledged $2,000 to the "Joshua" Project. We need to raise another $3,000 to $5,000 in order to fulfill this need. If God leads you to help little Joshua, please send your donation to Christ's Starfish Foundation, 1175o Coastal Lane West, Jacksonville, FL 32258. Please notate "Joshua" project on the memo portion of your check. Please know that all donations are tax deductible and 100% of your contribution goes directly to purchase a van for Joshua's family. We need the help of our partners to make this request a reality.